Banner AG4 Series Safety Laser Scanner Checkout Procedures
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1. Tester Qualified Person as described in Section 4 1 of the manual To prepare for this checkout configure the Scanner as it will be during machine operation The Qualified Person must 1 Examine the guarded machine to verify that it is of a type and design compatible with the Scanner See Section 1 5 of the Instruction Manual for more information 2 Connect the PC to the X2 connection and verify correct configuration of all Protective Warning Field Pairs Ensure the reference contour surface monitoring is correct especially in stationary vertical Protective Field applications 3 Verify that the minimum safety distance from the closest hazard point of the guarded machine to the Protective Field s is not less than the minimum distance calculated in Section 3 3 4 or 3 3 5 of the instruction manual Verify that this information is recorded e g a printout of the Protective Fields and located at the machine for quick reference 4 Verify that a Access to any dangerous parts of the guarded machine is not possible from any direction not protected by the Scanner hard guarding or supplemental safeguarding and b Itis not possible for a person to stand between the Protective Field s and the dangerous parts of the machine or c Supplemental safeguarding and hard guarding as described by the appropriate safety standards are in place and functioning properly in any space between the Protective Field s and any hazard which is2. and Alarm 1 Auxiliary outputs OFF O O O O 1 2 3 4 5 S 2 gt d Protective Field clear Warning Field interrupted i A e Baj sm OSSD outputs held OFF Alarm 1 Auxiliary OFF O O O 1 2 3 4 ei e Protective and Warning Fields clear TE A e ee o OSSD outputs OFF and waiting for start restart reset Alarm 1 Auxiliary output ON 00 o 0o 1 2 3 4 5 8 Ifthe fields are in a clear condition 7a or 7e go to step 10 If in a Lockout condition refer to Section 5 of the User Manual A Blocked condition indicates that one or more obstructions are within the Protective Field To correct this situation a Check carefully for any obstruction s in the Protective Field and remove them b Ifthe defined area is completely clear of obstructions check alignment If the System is configured for Start Restart Manual Reset mode the 5 indicator will be ON Perform a manual reset close the reset switch for 1 4 to 5 seconds then open the switch Verify that the 1 and 4 indicators are ON steady 9 When the 1 LED status indicator is Green perform the trip test for each Protective Field described on the Daily Checkout card to verify proper System operation and to detect possible unmonitored areas A WARNING IF TRIP TEST INDICATES A PROBLEM If the Scanner does not respond properly to the trip test do not attempt to use the machine If this occurs the Scanner cannot be relied upon to stop dangerous ma
3. route i e testing each of the Field Pairs in the configuration 8 With the guarded machine at rest insert the test piece into the defined area and verify The guarded machine cannot be put into motion while the test piece is in the defined area 9 Check carefully for external signs of damage or changes to the Scanner the guarded machine and their electrical wiring Immediately report any damage or changes found to management Do not continue operation until the entire checkout procedure is complete and all problems are corrected A WARNING DO NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL SYSTEM IS WORKING PROPERLY If all of these checks cannot be verified do not attempt to use the Scanner guarded machine until the defect or problem has been corrected see Section 5 of the manual Attempts to use the guarded machine under such conditions could result in serious bodily injury or death AG4 Scanner Checkout P N 147899 rev A 02 2010 3 Banner AG4 Series Safety Laser Scanner Checkout Procedures more sensors more solutions Semi Annual Checkout Perform the Semi Annual Checkout procedure every six months following system installation or whenever changes are made to the Scanner configuration or to the machine Print out the instructions to be posted near the installation guarded machine for easy reference A copy of the checkout results should be recorded and kept in the appropriate place e g near or on the machine in the machine s technical file
4. Banner AG4 Series Safety Laser Scanner Checkout Procedures more sensors more solutions Shift Daily Checkout Perform the Daily Checkout procedure at every shift change power up and machine set up change and at intervals not to exceed 24 hours during continuous machine run periods Record a copy of the checkout results and store in the appropriate place e g near or on the machine in the machine s technical file A WARNING PERIODIC CHECKOUTS The commissioning periodic and daily safety system checks must be performed by appropriate personnel at the appropriate times in order to ensure that the safety system is operating as intended Failure to perform these checks may create a potentially dangerous situation which could lead to serious injury or death Tester Designated Person or Qualified Person 1 Verify that e Access to the guarded area is not possible from any area not protected by the Scanner Hard guarding or supplemental presence sensing devices must be installed wherever needed to prevent any person from reaching over under or around the defined area or entering into the hazard area e All supplemental guarding devices and hard guarding are in place and operating properly 2 Verify that the minimum safety distance from the closest hazard of the guarded machine to the Protective Field s is not less than the calculated distance per Sections 3 3 4 U S stationary applications 3 3 5 European stationary a
5. ator must remain OFF while the test piece remains in the Protective Field If the Green indicator comes ON at any time while the test piece is interrupting the Protective Field the installation has failed the trip test Via a PC check for correct Protective Field orientation and for unguarded areas Do not continue with this checkout procedure or operate the guarded machine until the situation is corrected and the indicators respond properly as described above Scanner trip tests horizontal field perimeter and vertical off the floor d Verify the height of the Protective Field at the perimeter is at the expected level e g 150 mm for mobile applications e Protective Fields 90 to 1902 In at least three locations approx 90 apart from each other e Protective Fields 902 or less In at least two locations 90 apart from each other 6 Repeat steps 5b 5c and 5d for each of the Field Pairs that have been configured if Field Pair Switchover is used Ensure that all fields correspond to the expected fields as determined by the risk assessment If not do not continue until the situation is corrected A WARNING IF TRIP TEST INDICATES A PROBLEM If the Scanner does not respond properly to the trip test do not attempt to use the system If this occurs the Scanner cannot be relied on to stop dangerous machine motion when a person or object enters the Protective Field Serious bodily injury or death could result AG4 Sca
6. chine motion when a person or object enters the defined area Failure to do so could result in serious bodily injury or death A WARNING BEFORE APPLYING POWER TO THE MACHINE Before applying power to the guarded machine verify that the guarded area is clear of personnel and unwanted materials such as tools Failure to do so could result in serious bodily injury or death AG4 Scanner Checkout P N 147899 rev A 02 2010 5 Banner AG4 Series Safety Laser Scanner Checkout Procedures more sensors more solutions Semi Annual Checkout continued 10 Apply power to the guarded machine and verify that the machine does not start up Insert the test piece into the Protective Field and verify that it is not possible for the guarded machine to be put into motion while a beam is blocked 11 After the Warning and Protective Fields have been verified initiate the machine motion of the guarded machine or mobile vehicle While it is moving use the appropriate test piece to interrupt the Protective Field Do not attempt to insert the test piece into the dangerous parts of the machine or directly in the path of the moving vehicle Upon interrupting the Protective Field at any point verify that e For stationary applications The dangerous parts of the machine come to a stop with no apparent delay Remove the test piece from the Protective Field verify that the machine does not automatically restart and that the initiation device s must be e
7. ear OSSDs are ON AG4 Scanner Checkout P N 147899 rev A 02 2010 1 Banner AG4 Series Safety Laser Scanner Checkout Procedures more sensors more solutions Shift Daily Checkout continued b Ifa Warning Field is used with the guarded machine at rest using the appropriate test piece that matches the configured expected resolution interrupt the Warning Field perimeter and verify LED 2 Yellow turns ON as expected Remove the test piece and verify that LED 2 turns OFF Repeat this along the entire Warning Field perimeter as shown below Pay special attention at needle and cone shaped areas c With the guarded machine at rest using the appropriate test piece that matches the configured expected resolution interrupt the perimeter of the Protected Field and verify LED 1 Green turns OFF Remove the test piece and verify that LED 1 turns ON Repeat this along the entire Protective Field perimeter see Figure below and verify e That the configured field responds to the intrusion of the test piece e That the configured field has no unmonitored areas e That the separation safety distance is as calculated and recorded Note Pay special attention at needle and cone shaped areas Note For stationary applications verify that the marking of the perimeter of the Protective Field on the floor corresponds to LED 1 If the floor has not been marked do so now if possible with the aid of the response of LED 1 The Green 1 indic
8. large enough to allow a person to stand undetected by the Scanner 5 Verify that a If used the Reset switch is mounted outside the guarded area in full view of the guarded area and out of reach of anyone inside the guarded area and b The means of preventing inadvertent use e g rings or guards is in place 6 Examine the electrical wiring connections between the Scanner OSSD outputs and the guarded machine s control elements to verify that the wiring meets the requirements stated in Section 3 7 of the User Manual 7 Verify that power to the guarded machine is OFF and apply power to the Scanner Remove all obstructions from the Protective Field s Observe the LED status indicators to identify the Scanner Status If at any time a Status indicator begins to flash the Scanner has entered an error or lockout condition See User Manual Section 5 for further information D E Ps Typical LED indications assumed Warning Field controls Alarm 1 ok AN Eok Ea a Protective and Warning Fields clear or 2E OSSD and Alarm 1 Auxiliary outputs ON O O O O O 1 2 3 4 5 Gy f TZ b Protective Field clear Warning Field interrupted aloe A p Se l OSSD outputs ON Alarm 1 Auxiliary OFF O O O O O 1 2 3 4 5 AG4 Scanner Checkout P N 147899 rev A 02 2010 4 Banner AG4 Series Safety Laser Scanner Checkout Procedures Semi Annual Checkout continued Rk A a c Protective and Warning Fields interrupted OSSD
9. ngaged to restart the machine e For mobile applications The vehicle stops within the identified predetermined distance Remove the test piece from the Protective Field verify that the vehicle does not unintentionally restart and if required that the initiation device s must be engaged to restart the mobile vehicle This must be accomplished at numerous points along the entire route i e testing each of the Field Pairs in the configuration 12 Remove electrical power to the Scanner All OSSD outputs should immediately turn OFF and should not be capable of turning ON until power is re applied and if in Start Restart Manual Reset mode a manual reset is performed Automatic Start Reset mode requires no manual reset 13 Test the machine stopping response time using an instrument designed for that purpose to verify that it is the same or less than the overall system response time specified by the machine manufacturer Banner s Applications Engineering Department can recommend a suitable instrument Do not continue operation until the entire checkout procedure is complete and all problems are corrected 14 If any decrease in machine braking ability has occurred make the necessary clutch brake repairs readjust minimum safety distance Ds or S appropriately Verify that this information is recorded e g a printout of Protective Fields and located at the machine for quick reference 15 Examine and test the machine
10. nner Checkout P N 147899 rev A 02 2010 2 Banner AG4 Series Safety Laser Scanner Checkout Procedures more sensors more solutions Shift Daily Checkout continued A WARNING BEFORE APPLYING POWER TO THE MACHINE Before applying power to the guarded machine verify that the guarded area is clear of personnel and unwanted materials such as tools Failure to do so could result in serious bodily injury or death 7 After the Warning and Protective Fields have been verified initiate machine motion of the guarded machine or mobile vehicle While it is moving use the appropriate test piece to interrupt the Protective Field Do not attempt to insert the test piece into the dangerous parts of the machine or directly in the path of the moving vehicle Upon interrupting the Protective Field at any point verify that e For stationary applications The dangerous parts of the machine come to a stop with no apparent delay Remove the test piece from the Protective Field verify that the machine does not automatically restart and that the initiation device s must be engaged to restart the machine e For mobile applications The vehicle stops within the identified predetermined distance Remove the test piece from the Protective Field verify that the vehicle does not unintentionally restart and if required that the initiation device s must be engaged to restart the mobile vehicle This must be accomplished at numerous points along the entire
11. pplications or 3 4 3 mobile applications of the instruction manual Ensure this information is recorded e g printout of Protective Fields and located at the machine for quick reference 3 Verify that It is not possible for a person to stand inside the guarded dangerous area undetected by the Scanner or other supplemental safeguarding 4 Verify that e f used the Reset switch is mounted outside the guarded area in full view of the guarded area and out of reach of anyone inside the guarded area and e The means of preventing inadvertent use e g rings or guards is in place 5 When LED indicator 1 is steady Green test the effectiveness of the Scanner with power ON using the trip test Select the appropriate test piece that matches the Scanner configuration resolution a Trip Test Protective and Warning Field Verification CAUTION Ensure that no individuals are exposed to any hazard while verifying the Protective and Warning Fields NOTE The PC interface can assist in monitoring the position of objects and the status of the Protective and Warning Fields but when possible use the LED indicators to determine whether a field has been interrupted Ensure that the Scanner is in Run mode the Protective and Warning Fields are clear of intrusions and the LED indicators show q EES RX A ase A Eal eeeo e00 oo rae ty 1 2 3 4 5 E a 1 2 3 4 5 Fields clear Scanner waiting for reset OR Fields cl
12. primary control elements MPCEs and any intermediary controls Such as interface modules to verify that they are functioning correctly and are not in need of maintenance or replacement 16 Inspect the guarded machine to verify that no other mechanical or structural problems could prevent the machine from stopping or assuming an otherwise safe condition when signaled to do so by the SCANNER 17 Examine and inspect the machine controls and connections to the Scanner to verify that no modifications have been made which adversely affect the system Verify that any changes made to the Scanner configuration and Protective Warning Fields dimensioning have been recorded Do not continue operation until the entire checkout procedure is complete and all problems are corrected A WARNING DO NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL SYSTEM IS WORKING PROPERLY If all of these checks cannot be verified do not attempt to use the Scanner guarded machine until the defect or problem is corrected see Section 5 of the User Manual Attempts to use the guarded machine under such conditions could result in serious bodily injury or death AG4 Scanner Checkout P N 147899 rev A 02 2010 6
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